The School of Greatness How To Mentally Time Travel To Create Your Desired Future EP 1306
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Aug 15, 2022 
Ari Wallach, a futurist and founder of Longpath Labs, discusses the power of a long-path mindset. He emphasizes the importance of healing past traumas to build a better future and encourages practices like mental time travel to connect with our future selves. Wallach highlights transgenerational empathy and the impact of our short-term decisions on generations to come. He inspires listeners to envision a desirable future by prioritizing collective well-being over individualism, ultimately urging us to leave a meaningful legacy for those who follow.
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Short-Term vs. Long-Term Thinking
- Short-termism is not inherently bad; it's crucial in immediate danger.
- It becomes problematic when it dominates decision-making at all levels, hindering long-term planning and sustainability.
CEOs and Short-Term Decisions
- Ari Wallach shares anecdotes of CEOs making short-term decisions based on daily stock fluctuations.
- This illustrates how current systems incentivize short-term thinking, even when long-term planning is needed.
The Importance of "To What End?"
- "To what end?" encourages thinking beyond immediate goals, considering the long-term impact and legacy.
- Shifting from a lifespan bias to a broader perspective allows building a better future for subsequent generations.
